Thursday, May 21, 2015

telling Eric the news about baby BOY

So I realized after reading your comments on last weeks post when I shared how I surprisingly found out the baby's gender early, that I didn't share how I told Eric the news! My creative juices definitely weren't flowin' as I was still in shock and just wanted to share the news with Eric... so the reason this is getting a post of it's own is because of Eric's reaction :) Men!


After my appointment with the doctor, Mia and I ran to WalMart to grab a few things and while I was picking up diapers, I decided to take a look at the baby boy clothes to see if I could find an outfit to bring home for Eric. After browsing for a minute I was drawn to the baby girl outfits (of course!) and decided it was best to just get out of there since I wasn't having any luck falling in love with the boy clothes. I did grab some baseball binkies though, because duh ;)
When I saw Eric later that day he asked how the appointment went and I showed him the ultrasound photos. I told him that in the top photo our baby's hands were on the sides of his face "like in Home Alone" according to our doctor. We laughed as I told Eric that obviously meant we were going to have a little terror on our hands because.... then I pointed to the bottom photo and said, "so these are the legs..." and let him figure out the rest, just like the doctor did for me. Eric smirks and says, "well, he does have Italian in his blood!" Oh my good grief! I admit that this was a really good shot at just 16 weeks of his... boy parts... (thank heavens, actually! He was moving around so much during our anatomy ultrasound this week that we didn't get a clear shot!) but, he's my baby! Men, ha ha!
Eric had been saying all along that he wanted another girl "because it gives me another excuse to buy a gun" (umm, no.) and he just really loved the idea of having a house full of girls. I had been feeling so strongly that this babe was a boy so there was no surprise for me there, but I admit I had one fleeting moment where I was a little bummed that Mia wasn't getting a sister. I was only sad because a sister is something I'd always wished for while growing up! But like I said, it was a fleeting moment because, well, how can you not be happy about the gender either way?! It's a baby and we are so grateful! But it was fun to watch Eric walk around so smug and definitely proud of the fact that he was getting a son. We are SO excited for our baby boy!!
When I finished telling Eric about our appointment he quickly informed me that I can pick out a couple outfits for our boy, but he was in charge of the wardrobe! I told him about my experience in WalMart and not being able to find anything I liked when he rolled his eyes at me and said, "no! We're going to Nike, babe!!" I daresay having a boy might be more expensive than a girl,  ha ha!

32 comments:

Kelly Mock said...

Lol I love it! The pacis are cute too!

P!nky said...

We're going to Nike, babe! Love it, just LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!! Mia is going to be the best big sister to her lil bro!

Brittany said...

So cute! I personally love that it's going to be a boy! Such a perfect little family and I'm sure Eric is pumped to have another little buddy around.

Anonymous said...

His reaction is funny!!! Sounds like something my Eric would say!

tina bumblebee said...

Aw!! I'm glad he's getting a little boy, even if at first he wanted a girl. I think it'll definitely help his stress levels when all the girls are going crazy, to grab his little dude and go shoot some hoops or something... leave the women to their madness (you know me all totally have that). I always think if I'd want a girl or a boy next and my gut whispers GIRL because that's all I know but then the idea of Lyla having a brother is just the cutest thing. I think a boy and a girl is the perfect combination, especially when this close in age!

Jenn said...

hahaha oh BOY! All the boy clothes your hubby is going to want to buy! How funny :)

BLovedBoston said...

Haha that is so funny! I love that he said we're going to Nike!! I love the cute pacifiers you bought!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

Kimberly said...

Hahaha about Eric wanting to dress his boy! The only thing either one of us is specific about is that we don't really like character clothes. Actually, that might just be me. Ha!

Evelina said...

My husband is the same with boy clothes! He already said he wants to dress our future son like a little athlete. $$$ yikes!

chantal marie said...

haha thats so funny! ive known we were having a boy for weeks and every time i look at clothes I cant commit. i just dont know what is style is and its hard to buy clothes for someone im still getting to know. i know thats silly, but thats how i feel. ive bought him lots of other stuff, just not clothes!

Elizabeth [Chasin' Mason] said...

Hahah! Men. No offense to Eric, he probably has way better taste than Seth (sorry Seth!), but i recommend you dress baby boy as well. Even though I pick out and buy all of Mason's stuff, on the mornings when I work early and Seth dresses him for school, I get home at night and am like "did he wear that to school?" "yes... why?" "oh no reason..." LOL. Men!
SO excited for baby BOY!

Caroline @ Windy City Chic said...

LOL at him being in charge of his wardrobe!! That is so funny and cute. :-) So excited for you guys though. He will be a handsome little boy. :-) I also hope that you have been feeling good, and that you've been able to get your workouts in too!! :-)

Pamela said...

hahahaha! Love it!

Sara Holt said...

Love his reaction. Too funny!

Brooke said...

Hahahah his reaction is too great!! MEN.

Traci@TheHallway said...

Hahahaha!

Erin LFF said...

Haha- love his reaction, too funny!! I think I'd be in trouble with a boy too- SO many Nike and Under Armour little outfits to put them in! ;)

Hilary said...

Hah! My husband said the same thing about our son's clothes. He told me that he was only going to wear brand name stuff and nothing with animals on it. Let's just say he didn't realize how expensive baby clothes are.. our child is most often dressed in clothes from Target, Kohl's or Carter's on sale. I don't think he even owns Nike or Under Armour!

Desiree Macke said...

Hahaha! Guy reactions and responses kill me every time.
I agree with Elizabeth. While I'm sure Eric has great style you should probably hang on to clothing duty. There are so many times Scott dresses Marcus and I cannot for the life of me figure out why the idea seemed like a good idea.
I highly suggest checking Gymboree (especially the clearance), Baby Gap (again, clearance), and Carters for cute boy clothes. Target and WalMart are totally hit and (mostly) miss when it comes to cute baby boy clothes.

Courtney [Sweet Turtle Soup] said...

lol that is too funny. And I like the he wants to pick out the clothes. I'm pretty sure Chris would not care at all. I'd just dress a little boy in plaid all.the.time. My fave.

Kelli Gilbert said...

cutest story!! and that is ONE impressive ultra sound!!

Alana Livingston said...

hahahaha I love it! My husband always tells me "no" when I point out cute plaid shorts with pink in them or little pink polos. He says I am not allowed to dress any future boys we may/may not have. lol

Shaunacey Bonneville said...

that's too cute!! happy shopping (at Nike lol)

sara [at] journey of doing said...

LOL... Oh Eric!!!!!

Nikki said...

Congrats!

Laura Darling said...

Haha this is funny! Have fun shopping for a boy!!!

Suget said...

How exciting. Dressing boys are so much fun (after all I have 4 of them), when my neice stays over, I don't even know what to do with her, I can't even fix her hair... haha the next day she is running around in her cousin's basketball shorts and Nike shirts hahaha

Ashley Brickner said...

Loooove this!!! I think boy clothes are super cute & just think the dynamic between mia and a little brother will be adorable!!!!!!! :)

Annette said...

Congratulations! Men are so predictable. Your husband sounds like mind... Just wait until you have two boys running through the house that pee in the backyard just because and talk about their family jewels. It look like you and Mia are in for a ride :)

allison_cooley3@hotmail.comson said...

Love his reaction!

Kyndra Johnson said...

You get to buy more guns when you have boys ;)... haha.... And if that's Eric's response just wait till that little boy is older lol the joy of boys!!

Kyndra Johnson said...

You get to buy more guns when you have boys ;)... haha.... And if that's Eric's response just wait till that little boy is older lol the joy of boys!!

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